Hi doctor,
I was diagnosed with GERD six years ago. I have gained 10 pounds of weight and I started having phlegm in my throat. I am coughing more to get the phlegm out of my throat. I am currently taking Prevacid (over-the-counter) once a day in the morning. The phlegm and coughing does not seem to be going away and it is affecting my daily life. Should I take Prevacid at night too? Is there any medication that I can change to or add to Prevacid daily?
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1. CBC (complete blood count).
2. LFT (liver function tests).
3. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Dyspepsia (indigestion).
Probable diagnosis:GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
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Hi doctor,
Should I take both the medicines at the same time or one in the morning and the other before going to bed?
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